CFTC Chairman Nominee: "Will Support U.S. Blockchain Leadership"

Brian Quintenz, nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump as the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the policy head of the virtual asset division at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has expressed his intention to actively support U.S. blockchain leadership.

On the 13th (local time), Quintenz stated on his X (formerly Twitter), "I am honored to be nominated by President Trump as the next chairman of the CFTC. The CFTC is ready to support the U.S. in becoming a leader in blockchain and innovation."

Quintenz is known as a pro-virtual asset (cryptocurrency) figure, having previously served as a CFTC commissioner and approved Bitcoin futures products. Upon his nomination, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also extended his congratulations.